POCUS Education Center

Welcome to the IU School of Medicine’s POCUS Education Center. Our experts have compiled resources to assist learners and providers at every level of experience in their POCUS journey.

Looking for CME credits?

IU School of Medicine offers seven continuing medical education (CME) courses for providers interested in improving their POCUS skills. Enrollment fees vary.

POCUS Basics

Point of care ultrasound introduction

Basic ultrasound physics

Probe movements

Scan orientation

eFAST

eFAST introduction and scan protocol

Fluid assessment

Cardiac

Basic cardiac scan technique

Introduction to cardiac exam and the 5 E’s

Lung

Lung scan technique and A lines/B lines

Thorax scan technique

Gall Bladder

Gallbladder exam protocol

Gallbladder scan technique

Renal and Bladder

Kidney and bladder basic scan technique

Kidney and bladder for Foundations of Clinical Practice (FCP) 1

Aorta

Aorta scan technique

FCP pre-scan lab

Ocular

Ocular scan technique

First Trimester Obstetrics

Transabdominal scan protocol

Transvaginal scan protocol

Lower Extremity DVT

Lower extremity venous anatomy and scan technique

Soft Tissue

Soft tissue exam protocol

Vascular Access

Vascular access exam protocol tips

IV access